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Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate News

By Terrylynn Fisher, HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.
(Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com)
    FREE Scooter Rides (with helmet of course) at GreenFEST 2010, were one of the major attractions at the event on August 14, 2010.  Provided by Green Wheelin' Scooters, a Contra Costa County Green Certified Business located in Walnut Creek, CA., Green Wheelin' Scooters sells and services an assortment of LEV’s (Light Electric Vehicles), promoting the move to sustainable sources of energy, low emissions, and preserving the environment. LEV’s produce no emissions, use little energy to charge (They can even be charged with solar panels), and are very reliable and efficient. The owner, Eric Johnson is the driving force behind the environmentally sound practices at Green Wheelin’ Scooters. For over 25 years he has been involved in sustainability in the workplace, encouraging recycling and ...
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By Terrylynn Fisher, HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.
(Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com)
  GreenFEST 2010 Sponsor Dan Scott, Certified Bay Area Green business owner says “We pride ourselves on being a green business.  With customers demanding more energy-efficient and environmentally-sound building solutions, it looks like green building is here to stay.  GreenFEST is a way for our company to meet those like minded homeowner and business owners. Not just for the pro-environment zealot, green building has a little something for everyone. As sustainable products and practices continue to move from the fringe and into the mainstream of residential and commercial building, architects and builders aren’t missing a beat in keeping up with the latest green building trends.“ Floor to Ceiling has a full compliment of green products for the average homeowner, from the Mohawk recycled...
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By Rita Norman, Your Agent in Walnut Creek CA
365 Fun things for the artistically inclined in Walnut Creek CA A new FANCY FREE exhibit of art works Come see, It's free!!! FANCY FREE The Valley Art Gallery in Walnut Creek A WALNUT CREEK TREASURE FOR OVER 60 YEARS Valley Art Gallery is a non-profit organization representing California, Bay Area artists since 1949. Now until Aug 27, 2010   ~~~  11:00 AM - 05:00 PM See artistry by local artists depicting summer highlights Valley Art Gallery 1661 Botelho Drive Suite 110 Walnut Creek, CA One unique feature is that the Gallery Features paintings for Rent and for Sale.      
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By Terrylynn Fisher, HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.
(Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com)
  Nelda Braver, Braver Designs…Architect with a Conscience… LEED-AP, CGBP, Green Point Rater has been an educator and proponent of sharing her knowledge ever since she started designing Green buildings and projects for clients. In addition, she donates time as a speaker about such topics as Greening Your Home with Ease, (without breaking the pocketbook) based on the Build It Green, Inc. checklist for homes, providing tips for ways to "Go Green" right away, web sites resources and energy tax incentives.  Nelda participated in GreenFEST as a speaker and sponsor to network with like minded individuals in the sustainable community.  She donates her speaking to various organizations and remains active in her field, as well as being a rater for GreenPoint and LEED – AP.  For more information ...
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By Paul Walton, CMPS
(Cherry Creek Mortgage Co)
Terrific Tuesday Morning to all, Existing homes sales and economic news lead to a nice jump up with bonds. Be careful at these levels. With existing home sales off this means less competition with your offers on your new home. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk1s75OOQ8Y Have a great day!
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By Rita Norman, Your Agent in Walnut Creek CA
Calendar of Upcoming Events in Walnut Creek CA   For those of you who like to plan ahead, here is a calendar of upcoming events in Walnut Creek CA There are so many great things to do in Walnut Creek that it's impossible to do all of them in one year. I challenge anyone to try. But even if you can't do all of them, it sure is fun trying!!! Yet more reasons I love living here in Walnut Creek. Let me know if you have attended any of these events, and share your experiences. I'd love to hear about them.
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As summer comes to an end, there are still many fun things to do in Walnut Creek CA. Not to be confused with the well known Walnut Festival coming in the Fall, come check out the new Walnut Creek Family Fest    10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 28-29 in Heather Farm Park. A weekend of live entertainment, arts and crafts booths, rides, and a food court.  For more info: FamilyFest in Walnut Creek aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Also on Saturday, Learn how to adopt a "Go Green Lifestyle"   Contra Costa Association of Realtors host  GreenFEST 2010  10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at 1870 Olympic Blvd., Walnut Creek.   Educational demonstrations of recycling and composting, water conservation tips, free giveaways and money-saving products for a healthier, green lifestyle. Go Green at GreenFEST 2010      
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By Paul Walton, CMPS
(Cherry Creek Mortgage Co)
Wonderful Weds morning to all, Both W-ST and bonds are looking for a sense of direction today. Watch for Jobless Claims and Manufacturing news tomorrow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waa_6bbmCxE Have a great day!
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By Chris Fisher
(Your Virtual Assistant)
GreenFEST Contra Costa Review! Our 2nd annual GreenFEST was held last Saturday, August 14th from 10am-2pm.  It was a great success and a lot of fun! My favorite part was watching my daughter "work the crowd". She volunteered as "Ms. Recycle" and she really made me laugh.  She made the costume shrug, she was giving high fives and thumbs up to everyone.  She got a LOT of hugs and a lot of people took their photographs with her. The two here with Ms. Recycle (aka. Rhiannon) were visiting us from Certified Eco Professionals.  Lynelle was talking about Shaklee products and Joanne was sharing information about our impact on the environment and talking about the Certified Eco Pro courses. Here is the new Certified Eco Pro logo, which we all love, created by our Active Rain Friend Inna and her ...
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The following numbers represent the comparison of homes sold from January to July 2009 versus January to July 2010 in Walnut Creek, CA 94596, 94597, 94598. Keep in mind that real estate markets are local in nature and there will be micro markets in every town.  Walnut Creek has experienced stabilized values, a nice increase in homes sold and a reduction in the days on market. Current market activity in Walnut Creek, California can be found here Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94596 can be found here Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94597 can be found here Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94598 can be found here
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Cari Anderson's East Bay Mortgage Update for August 16th 2010 Economic News:  The National Association of Home Builders released their Housing Market Index numbers this morning.  The index trended down to 13 and has slid down since the expiration of the tax incentives.  Another item putting pressure on the Equity Markets was the overnight report of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Japan being less than expected and now it appears China may surpass Japan by year end as the second largest economy in the world. Mortgage Markets: The yield on the 10 Year Note is continuing its downward trend this morning and is currently trading at 2.586%.  The Mortgage Backed Securities market is also doing well and rates are .125-.250 better in fee than Friday's closing levels.  This Week's Reports:  M...
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2nd Annual Contra Costa GreenFEST in Walnut Creek, California 8/14/10 Tomorrow, Saturday August 14, 2010 is the 2nd annual GreenFEST Contra Costa!  The festival is from 10am-4pm at 1870 Olympic Boulevard in Walnut Creek. That scooter is so cute it makes me want to buy a bunch of raffle tickets, even though I'm pretty sure I'd be too nervous to ride it.  : )  There will be lots of great prizes, the main raffle for the electric bike or scooter (one of each will be given away), a kid zone where my daughter will be painting faces, free scooter rides, fantastic food from Nature's Bounty (they only use fresh, local and organic food), and a lot more.  Hope to see you there, I will be helping out in the free scooter ride area, probably making sure everyone wears a helmet. Chris
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By Doug Anderson, Bay Area Real Estate Views
(Tucker Associates Real Estate Services)
The following numbers represent the current foreclosure sold inventory data as well as the current "Active" and "Sale Pending" data for bank owned (REO) properties in Walnut Creek, CA 94596,94597,94598 for the month of July 2010.    Current market activity in Walnut Creek, California can be found here Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94596 can be found here Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94597 can be found here Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94598 can be found here
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Cari Anderson's East Bay Mortgage Update for August 11th 2010 Economic News:  The announcement yesterday from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) retained the statement that "rates are expected to remain low for an extended period".    In addition, it was noted that "the pace of recovery in output and employment has slowed in recent months" but also included that growth was continuing.  International Trade numbers were released this morning revealing a sharp rise in our trade deficit, reaching $49.9 Billion for the month of June, as the demand for our exports fell overseas while our appetite for imported goods rose.  The Equity Markets have sold off today as a result of fear that growth in both foreign and domestic economies may be slowing.  This has led to a "flight to safety" whi...
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By Doug Anderson, Bay Area Real Estate Views
(Tucker Associates Real Estate Services)
The following numbers represent the current concentration of Short Sales in Pending Sale Status versus Traditional Sales in Pending Sale Status for Walnut Creek, CA for the period ending July 31st, 2010 Current market activity in Walnut Creek, California can be found here Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94596 can be found here Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94597 can be found here Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94598 can be found here
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By Terrylynn Fisher, HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.
(Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com)
  2nd Annual Contra Costa GreenFEST!1870 Olympic Boulevard in Walnut Creek, California10am-4pm Bring a donation for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties and receive a spin on the prize wheel. Lots of valuable prizes including gift cards, gift baskets from stores like Crate and Barrel, Aveda, Maria Maria and more. Purchase raffle tickets to win an electric scooter or electric bike ($1,899 value each). This event is presented by the Contra Costa Association of Realtors Make it Green Task Force and Sustainable Contra Costa. This free event will feature great food by Nature's Bounty (local, organic and delicious), music, a plant sale, educational demos including master gardening, easy green trips, green travel, a Kid Zone, and more. Last year was a lot of fun and this year is g...
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By Paul Walton, CMPS
(Cherry Creek Mortgage Co)
Fantastic Friday morning to all, Non - Farm payrolls report came in worse than expectations, the unemployment rate drops slightly. We need to add jobs ASAP Rate guard Update Have a great weekend!
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By Doug Anderson, Bay Area Real Estate Views
(Tucker Associates Real Estate Services)
The following numbers represent the Real Estate Market Review for Walnut Creek, CA  94596, 94597 & 94598 for the month of July 2010.    Walnut Creek has 99 homes currently "pending sale" with a high price of $1,825,000 and a low price of $340,000.  There are 81 condo/townhomes "pending sale" with a high price of $698,946 and a low price of $89,000. June 2010 market activity in Walnut Creek, California 94596, 94597 & 94598 can be found here Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94596 can be found here Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94597 can be found here Community information for Walnut Creek, California 94598 can be found here
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Cari Anderson's East Bay Mortgage Update for August 2nd 2010 Economic News:  The Stock Market has started off strong today and taken a bit of the wind out of the sails of the Bond Markets.  This morning started with the release of the ISM Manufacturing Index. (The Institute for Supply Management surveys 300+ companies on business conditions with respect to hiring, new orders, production, inventories, etc).  The ISM Index came in at 55.5 and was better than consensus but the slowest rate of the year.  Even though the manufacturing sector shows a bit of a slowdown the markets liked the report as it was coupled with the better than expected Construction Spending data. Mortgage Markets:   The yield on the 10 Year Note is currently losing a little ground with the strong equity markets and is...
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